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Light Equipment Operator Salary
in Palm Springs, California

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$53,406 (USD)

Average Salary

$26/hr

Average Hourly

$1,314

Average Bonus

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Salary Recap

The average pay for a Light Equipment Operator is $53,406 a year and $26 an hour in Palm Springs, California, United States. The average salary range for a Light Equipment Operator is between $39,788 and $62,966. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Palm Springs, California.

ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.

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Estimated salary in 2029:
$59,989
5 Year Change:
12 %

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About Palm Springs, California

Palm Springs Cost of Living Score:

Description: Palm Springs (Cahuilla: Séc-he) is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, United States, within the Colorado Desert's Coachella Valley. The city covers approximately 94 square miles (240 km2), making it the largest city in Riverside County by land area. With multiple plots in checkerboard pattern, more than 10% of the city is part of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians reservation land and is the administrative capital of the most populated reservation in California. The population of Palm Springs was 44,575 as of the 2020 census, but because Palm Springs is a retirement location and a winter...
Description:
  • Operates light equipment, such as backhoes, skid steers, compactors, forklifts, tractors, and small loaders.
  • Performs tasks related to road repair, construction, landscaping, and maintenance projects.
  • Drives equipment to work sites and maneuvers it into position for various tasks.
  • Conducts maintenance, inspects light equipment to ensure proper functioning and safe operation, and reports equipment issues.
  • Assists in construction and maintenance projects, including excavation, grading, trenching, and material handling tasks using light equipment.
  • Adheres to safety guidelines and protocols while operating light equipment and ensures the safety of self, coworkers, and the public.
  • Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows safety procedures.
  • Loads, unloads, and transports materials using light equipment.
  • Moves materials, debris, and equipment for various projects.
  • Maintains accurate records of equipment operation, work performed, and materials used for project documentation and accountability.
  • Cleans, maintains, and stores light equipment.
  • Reports equipment damage.
  • Collaborates with other members of the Public Works Department and communicates with team members to ensure smooth operations and successful project completion.

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Salary Recap

The average pay for a Light Equipment Operator is $53,406 a year and $26 an hour in Palm Springs, California, United States. The average salary range for a Light Equipment Operator is between $39,788 and $62,966. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Palm Springs, California.

ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.

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Job Statistics

Light Equipment Operator Job Prevalence in the United States

Job family: Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

Job family population: 43,080

Estimated population of Light Equipment Operator jobs: 5,312

Rate of error: 2.9%

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Palm Springs Cost of Living Score:

Description: Palm Springs (Cahuilla: Séc-he) is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, United States, within the Colorado Desert's Coachella Valley. The city covers approximately 94 square miles (240 km2), making it the largest city in Riverside County by land area. With multiple plots in checkerboard pattern, more than 10% of the city is part of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians reservation land and is the administrative capital of the most populated reservation in California. The population of Palm Springs was 44,575 as of the 2020 census, but because Palm Springs is a retirement location and a winter...
Description:
  • Operates light equipment, such as backhoes, skid steers, compactors, forklifts, tractors, and small loaders.
  • Performs tasks related to road repair, construction, landscaping, and maintenance projects.
  • Drives equipment to work sites and maneuvers it into position for various tasks.
  • Conducts maintenance, inspects light equipment to ensure proper functioning and safe operation, and reports equipment issues.
  • Assists in construction and maintenance projects, including excavation, grading, trenching, and material handling tasks using light equipment.
  • Adheres to safety guidelines and protocols while operating light equipment and ensures the safety of self, coworkers, and the public.
  • Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows safety procedures.
  • Loads, unloads, and transports materials using light equipment.
  • Moves materials, debris, and equipment for various projects.
  • Maintains accurate records of equipment operation, work performed, and materials used for project documentation and accountability.
  • Cleans, maintains, and stores light equipment.
  • Reports equipment damage.
  • Collaborates with other members of the Public Works Department and communicates with team members to ensure smooth operations and successful project completion.
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